Braised Mutton and Caper Cobbler

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A hearty mid-week supper that’s delicious served on its own or with some creamy mash to soak up the juices.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
For the Stew

1kg (2.2lb) diced leg of mutton
2 celery stalks, halved
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut in half
1/2 small swede, cut into 12 chunks
6 shallots, peeled
6 small turnips, scrubbed but not peeled
10 whole black peppercorns
salt
1 sprig rosemary
1 sprig thyme
1 litre (13/4 pints) lamb stock made with 2 good quality stock cubes

For the Cobbler top

350g (12oz) self raising flour
100g (4oz) butter, diced
50g (2oz) capers, chopped
10g (1/2 oz) parsley, chopped
4 spring onions, finely chopped
30ml (2 tbsp) plain natural yoghurt
mixed with 70ml (5 tbsp) cold water.

Method:
Place the mutton in a large casserole or pan with the vegetables and herbs.
Add peppercorns and season with salt.
Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 1 hour.
To make the cobbler rub the fat and the flour together.
Stir in the capers, parsley, onions and pepper.
Add enough of the yoghurt and water mix to make a soft, pliable dough.
Roll dough to 2.5cm (1”) thick and cut into 12 rounds or wedges. Place on top of the mutton.
Bake at 200°C, Gas 6, 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until the cobbler is golden brown
Recipe by: Brian J Turner CBE

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